The Best Wedding Vendors in Loch Raven, MD

The Best Wedding Vendors in Loch Raven, MD

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Joel Thomas Photography 

5.0

  • Photographer
  • Classic style
  • Serves Loch Raven, MD

Hi!!! My name is Joel and I’m a wedding and portrait photographer in Central Pennsylvania. Although I’m based out of Harrisburg, I love to travel to Pittsburgh, Philly, Baltimore, DC, New York and beyond! I’m married to my amazing wife Kristin who typically works along side me at weddings and is almost as goofy as I am (almost). We have a border collie named Oreo who has more energy than the two of us combined! I’m a Netflix junkie (which is perfect to watch while I spend countless hours editing photos) and I quote movies and TV shows all the time. Try to stump me with a movie quote, it can’t be done ;)

Awarded Best of Zola
When I was looking for a photographer for our wedding, I didn’t just want anyone off the street. I had looked at several people’s work and talked to many photographers, but there was always something missing from their work that I had been searching for. When visiting a wedding expo, I came to his booth and knew immediately that this was the photographer I wanted to shoot my wedding! He doesn’t just take a photograph; he captures a moment in time! His photos evoke emotion more than just happiness. I could feel the joy and warmth of his subjects come to life. His use of color and composition set the stage for the perfect image to hang on your wall. Right off the bat, Joel was funny, extremely personable & amazing to work with! He made it fun to be photographed (especially if you don’t do well in front of the camera but love the end result). Joel really made the whole process very easy and enjoyable by explaining everything and answering all of our nitty gritty questions. And believe me, we had A LOT of questions! With every request, he did not disappoint! He mastered the skill of capturing our love and our personalities in every photo he took! Through his creativity that shows in our engagement & wedding photo album… I can’t help but smile, laugh and get a little teary eyed. It was such a great experience. If you are looking for a photographer for your wedding, I would highly recommend Joel Thomas!! I will definitely be using him again in the future for our family photos!!!
Danielle V., a year ago
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Tierra Events 

5.0

  • Florist
  • Serves Loch Raven, MD

At Tierra Events, we’re all about turning your wedding vision into something unforgettable. With years of experience and a passion for creativity, we handle everything from gorgeous floral designs to custom props and lighting, making sure every detail reflects you. Our team is here to make the planning process easy and fun, and we’ll work closely with you to bring your ideas to life. Whether it’s big or small, we’re dedicated to creating a celebration that’s as unique and special as your love story!

As the venue manager at Sweeney Barn, I highly recommend Tierra Events! They are one of only five companies that we trust to handle decorations in our 25 ft ceilings. They are always on time, and the quality of their product is stunning. Their team is responsive and easy to work with. Tierra leaves the venue just as they found it, and they leave our couples even happier. Look no further for your elegant decor and floral designs!
Andrea Van W., 10 months ago
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Giuliana Farrays Photography 

5.0

  • Photographer
  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $1,950
  • Serves Loch Raven, MD

I have an absolute passion for capturing genuine moments and the magic of love that couples share when marrying the love of their life. I love capturing every detail, every special moment you share, stunning portraits of you and your partner-- All of it! My goal is to capture breathtaking photos that take you back in time when you see them in a storytelling & photo-journalistic way and in a vibrant & airy style. Images that will be treasured throughout the years, not only by you but the following generations to come.

Giuliana photographed our wedding with just a two month notice after we had to cancel our original wedding in Florida due to COVID. Her prices are pretty reasonable and she puts a lot of care into her work! We’re very happy with how our pictures turned out!
Emily & S., 4 years ago
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Beats and Focus 

5.0

  • Photographer
  • Editorial style
  • Starts at $2,299
  • Serves Loch Raven, MD

Beats and Focus is an award-winning wedding business in Lancaster, PA run by Rachel Stauffer and Matt Shenk. In addition to photography and DJ | MC Entertainment, They offer an open-air photo booth, videography packages, and a Jazz guitarist for your cocktail hour. Fully insured and will travel!

Rachel from Beats & Focus did the photography for my wedding and reception and she was phenomenal!! She perfectly captured everything I would have wanted to save from the day, the pictures are beautiful, stunning quality, with a reasonable turnaround time. Rachel worked closely with me on all the details and was so accommodating. Thanks to her, I’ll have these memories preserved forever. I cannot recommend Beats & Focus highly enough.
Caroline B., 11 days ago
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Get Ready Photography 

5.0

  • Photographer
  • Classic style
  • Starts at $4,200
  • Serves Loch Raven, MD

We are Luis and Barbara, photographers based in Washington, DC. We had the privilege of studying photojournalism while dating years ago. As a couple, we share our passion for photography and love itself. Therefore, we know how to tell stories filled with real emotions from your special moment while capturing your natural essence. Planning a wedding is filled with important details, and photography is not an exception since our goal is to ensure all your planning is preserved forever. This is why we maintain a high standard of training to deliver consistent quality throughout our images.

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Luis and Barbara are not only incredibly talented but were a joy to work with. Since we're both deaf, our biggest fear when it came to working with a photographer was how we will manage to communicate. But Luis and Barbara made us feel super comfortable and confident from the very beginning and we had so much fun during our sessions with them. They were consistently communicative, transparent, organized, and informative throughout the whole process. Whenever we saw Luis and Barbara all of the usual wedding stresses just melted away. We truly believe they are magic! And when we got our photos, we couldn't be happier. They were beautiful and we will treasure them forever. We sincerely couldn't have asked for a better photographer team.
Anna, 3 years ago
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Leigh Anne Brader Photography, LLC 

5.0

  • Photographer
  • Editorial style
  • Starts at $3,900
  • Serves Loch Raven, MD

Vintage film-inspired family, boudoir, & wedding photography for passionate, creative people. Located in Frederick, Maryland, available worldwide. Hi, I'm Leigh Anne! As a kid, I never imagined myself as a photographer. I always wanted to be a teacher, but I loved looking through my parents' shoeboxes full of prints and developed a passion for photography. Those vintage photographs inspired the editing style that I use today.

Leigh Anne captured our day exactly how we wanted to remember it; magical, beautiful and fun. Despite being camera-shy and perpetually self-conscious, she made posing feel natural and even made it FUN! She brings a fun and light-hearted energy to the room and made our experience with her a memorable one. Her work is gorgeous, her talent is unmatched and we can't wait to book her for our future photography needs! We will be forever recommending her to everyone we know.
Stephanie S., 10 months ago
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Abeikosua Events 

5.0

  • Planner
  • Offers 7 services
  • Starts at $75
  • Serves Loch Raven, MD

We at ABEIKOSUA are a husband & wife/family event planning team, and we specialize in multi-cultural & traditional weddings and events. We would love to help bring the vision for your White Wedding, Traditional Wedding or Social Event to fruition. From elemental design and planning, to vendor referrals and budget management, we are here to help guide, simplify, and organize your event. We service Baltimore & Frederick, Maryland and the following cities/metro areas in Pennsylvania: Carlisle, Camp Hill, Exton, Harrisburg, Hershey, King of Prussia, Lancaster, Mechanicsburg, Philadelphia & York.

It was such a blessing to have someone who understood what our needs were for special day. We mixed two cultures together African and American. I was so happy with the service we were given during the day of our ceremony, the respect and family feel we received was amazing. Our correspondence with Akosua during the planing we found to be very professional, organized, timely and went along with our vision and plan for our wedding. My husband and I would recommend this event planing service for any wedding, party, or special event.
Vanessa, 6 months ago
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YAlford Photography 

5.0

  • Photographer
  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $2,000
  • Serves Loch Raven, MD

Hi, I’m Yelitza (Je-lit-sa ... don't worry! I got you). I’m a photographer, wife, nurse, fur-mom of three, new avid hiker, and a pretty darn good baker; and I’m here (dramatic pause) to tell your story. I found photography my freshman year of high school (I needed some credits in a pinch and this was it), three days in class and I was in love. Fast forward a few year (hey! hey! not too many years... Watch it! lol) and I'm still just as in love as that third day.

This was my first time working with Yalford Photography and I was impressed by the detail of her timeline. We worked together to make sure everything coincided and made any adjustments as needed. On the day of the clients wedding we all worked together as a team to give the couple the best day. The photos are beautiful. Consider Yalford you won't regret it !
You're The Bride, a year ago
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Reflections Media Virginia 

3.7

  • Photographer
  • Classic style
  • Starts at $2,000
  • Serves Loch Raven, MD

Reflections Media Virginia is a group of photographers, videographers and editors that strive every day to provide our clients with trendy yet timeless wedding imagery! We cover weddings across VA, DC, and MD. We've had the privilege to capture the wedding day of over 150 couples - and we've loved every second of it!

Reflections Media Virginia was an absolute pleasure to work with for our wedding. From the very first interaction, their communication style was easy, kind, and efficient, making the whole process seamless and stress-free. The quality of their work was top-notch - they provided a personalized, high-quality video that captured all the special moments of our day, and we felt we got great value for the price. They even found artists who were passionate about animals, which was important to us. Reflections handled all the communications with the vendors, which was a huge weight off our shoulders. The resulting video was truly wonderful, and we're so grateful to have such an amazing memento of our wedding day.
Kaitlyn, 6 months ago
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DuHon Photography 

5.0

  • Photographer
  • Editorial style
  • Starts at $3,000
  • Serves Loch Raven, MD

Growing up in rural Virginia my intro to photography came to me at 14 while breaking into abandoned houses with friends to take photos that can only be describe in retrospection as “experimental”. Fast forward a handful of years and I found myself going 'legit' and holding a BFA in photography, later finding yet more perspective and cutting my teeth shooting society events in NYC. Having now spent more years of my life taking photos than not, it’s safe to say that I’m all in.

When all of our wedding plans fell through because of COVID-19, we opted for a socially-distant micro wedding at a park. We somehow made it happen with just over 48hrs to plan! We knew we wanted a photographer to help us capture our special day, even if it didn't have all the bells and whistles, and were so lucky to have found Cassidy on such short notice. He was such a pleasure to work with. He was incredibly flexible (we changed our venue the night before the wedding) and very communicative. To top it off, our photos turned out so beautiful and made our adhoc wedding seem a bit more romantic and put together. He captured laughter and love! We loved his work and will recommend him to friends.
Erica & M., 5 years ago
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Garnet Dahlia Photography 

5.0

  • Photographer
  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $4,500
  • Serves Loch Raven, MD

Having your memories documented is truly one of the most important things. When we look back on our lives we are the sum of our experiences and being able to share that journey with your present and future family is such a gift.

I found Vicki on Instagram quite a while ago. I can’t recall how I stumbled across her page… but man am I so glad I did. As soon as I saw her work I knew she had to be my photographer. I didn’t care the distance or cost - her photos were that stunning and that different - I absolutely needed her. We had a virtual meet and greet and we just clicked from the start. She got my vibe. And I’d like to think we fit her vibe! Little fact not many people know, we picked our wedding date based on Vicki’s availability! We quickly booked her and scheduled our engagement shoot. She traveled all the way from Lebanon PA to asbury park NJ for this shoot! We had such a fun time with Vicki, she made us comfortable and let us act like ourselves. The photos we got back were gorgeous yet moody - just what I was looking for. She nailed. Fast forward to the wedding, her and her assistant were phenomenal. I trusted vicki so much based on what I’ve seen her do, that I gave her absolutely no direction. She took the wheel and did her thing. She even went out of her way and captured moments of our children that were just so incredible. Literally the cutest thing you will ever see. Everything she did, everything she took were beyond my expectations. The look and feel of my photos is so unique, no other photographer can successfully do what she does. I wish Vicki lived closer so we can use her for all our little milestones! We may have to travel to her for something in the future! Vicki was everything and gave us something unique to look at to always remember our day. Photos are your memories, theyre something you will have forever. You want a master of their craft to be there on your big day. Vicki was that. Snatch her up quick. You won’t regret it! Thank you vicki!
Breanne J., 2 years ago
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La Rue Events 

5.0

  • Planner
  • Offers 6 services
  • Starts at $85
  • Serves Loch Raven, MD
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At La Rue Events, we believe that every celebration is a story waiting to be told. Specializing in luxury weddings and bespoke events, we bring a refined approach to event planning, ensuring that every detail reflects your vision, style, and personality. With years of experience and a passion for creating unforgettable moments, our team is dedicated to making the planning process seamless and stress-free. We collaborate with the industry’s best vendors to curate beautifully designed, flawlessly executed events that leave a lasting impression.

La Rue Events was an invaluable partner in being the day of coordinator for our wedding. From the start, their communication was thorough, effective, and incredibly friendly. Larissa and her team provided a level of professionalism and expertise that was extremely valuable and much needed throughout the process. Their work was truly top-notch - they ran a seamless and productive rehearsal the day before the wedding, and kept the bride and bridesmaids calm and organized the morning of. Larissa is amazing at what she does, and if it wasn't for her and her team, I don't know if we would have been able to pull off such a special day. We are so grateful for the La Rue Events team and highly recommend their services to any couple planning their wedding.
Jennifer M., 6 months ago
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The Prestige Planning Co. 

5.0

  • Planner
  • Offers 4 services
  • Starts at $1,500
  • Serves Loch Raven, MD

At The Prestige Planning Co., we believe your wedding day should be as unforgettable as your love story. As certified planners with years of experience, we’re passionate about turning your dreams into reality. We’re here to guide, support, and celebrate with you every step of the way, ensuring every moment reflects your unique style and love. With attention to detail and a personal touch, we’ll make the planning process seamless and your big day truly extraordinary. Let’s create something beautiful together! 💍

Awarded Best of Zola
So I usually don’t write reviews but I had to for this because my experience very easy and pleasant. I wasn’t left to plan my own wedding. The wedding planners here were very attentive and they basically helped me plan my wedding. Think of it like we planned my wedding together. The price was perfect too cause wedding planners are expensive. They even hooked me up with transportation and flowers for my wedding. Prestige Planning Co. was really great and I would recommend them to anyone.
Luann D., 7 months ago
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Abby's Events 

4.7

  • Planner
  • Offers 4 services
  • Starts at $1,000
  • Serves Loch Raven, MD

Come and cherish every moment of your special day, as we handle everything from the grand vision to the smallest details. We aim to ensure that you and your loved ones can fully immerse yourselves in the happiness, connection, and joy of the event while also assisting you in finding and securing the perfect opportunities for your dream wedding. Operating within a 50-mile radius of Potomac, MD, you simply choose how much assistance you would like to help bring your dream day to life. Investing in us is investing in your experience. From gatherings to galas, Abby's Events can be the perfect partner in making your wedding vision become reality.

Abby was a lovely addition to our wedding planning process and helped bring our vision to life. As someone who prefers to stay hands-on, I was initially hesitant to hand over control, but Abby made me feel more confident about letting her take the reins on the big day. She also assisted with our rehearsal for an additional fee, which was helpful and made everything run more smoothly. On the wedding day, Abby ensured that my partner and I didn’t have to stress about the little things. She was great at managing the details but remained approachable, coming to me with questions or clarifications when needed. When my partner and I started to feel overwhelmed and quite frankly, annoyed, by the constant chatter, the crowd, and the never-ending hugs, Abby was incredibly understanding. She reassured us that it was our day and that we were free to do whatever we needed to feel comfortable. Her calm and supportive words were exactly what we needed to refocus and enjoy the moment. Her familiarity with our venue, the Estate at Whitehall Vineyard, was a huge plus and helped everything flow seamlessly. Overall, Abby made the day easier for us, and I appreciated her calm and accommodating presence.
Alaina M., 8 months ago
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Sam Hill Entertainment 

3.7

  • Band/dj
  • Starts at $3,000
  • Serves Loch Raven, MD

Sam Hill Entertainment is based out of Charlottesville, VA with bands located throughout the Southeast. Over the last 25 years, Sam Hill has helped tens of thousands of brides and grooms book the best in live music across the 50 states and for fly-in international weddings! Our bands cover Top 40 hits, fiery versions of Soul, smooth versions of Motown, elegant jazz classics, toe-tapping bluegrass, and country - it all exists among the performers we work with!

We used Sam Hill Entertainment to book the band “The Dickens”. This is the part of our wedding everyone is still talking about. They played such a variety that every age was able to enjoy. Not a single person was sitting at the tables while the Dickens were on the stage. They were very interactive with the crowd and even let the groom (a guitar player) get up there and jam out with them. This was such a fun addition to the wedding and we loved every minute of it!
Claire S., 9 months ago
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Mantas Kubilinskas Photography 

5.0

  • Photographer
  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $3,900
  • Serves Loch Raven, MD

I'm Mantas, a wedding photographer based in Washington, DC. I specialize in capturing real moments that tell your unique love story. Through my work, I combine fine art and documentary photography to beautifully preserve every precious moment of your special day. I have a refined European flair that infuses my photography with elegance and sophistication. My passion lies in capturing the genuine emotions and intimate connections that make your wedding day extraordinary. By combining artistry and storytelling, I aim to provide you with a timeless collection of photographs that will be cherished for generations.

If you’re looking for the best wedding photographer in Washington, DC, look no further. From the moment we reached out, they made the entire process effortless and enjoyable. On our wedding day, they captured every raw, emotional, and joyful moment without ever feeling intrusive. One moment that stood out was when they quietly pulled us aside during golden hour for a few portraits—those images turned out to be the most breathtaking and heartfelt photos of the day. They truly have an eye for timeless beauty and storytelling.
Jennifer, 3 months ago
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Jai Peppler Photography 

5.0

  • Photographer
  • Editorial style
  • Starts at $3,400
  • Serves Loch Raven, MD

Imagine this: an evening just for the two of you, where you can finally slow down and simply *be* with each other. No distractions, no stress—just the warmth of your partner’s hand in yours, the quiet laughter you share, and that feeling of being completely seen and loved. That’s exactly what I want to capture for you. When you look at your photos, I want you to hear the songs that mean the most to you, the ones that play in the background of your story.

Awarded Best of Zola
Jessica is an absolute pleasure to work with from start to finish. The patience she had and the creativity she showed was something many people aren’t gifted. Whatever image I had she always did a great job making it come to life. Whether it was a family shoot with all my nieces and nephews or a shoot with just me and my wife under a freezing waterfall to our elopement day, she managed to encapsulate emotions, personality and create memories that I will cherish forever! I highly recommend Jessica for all your photography needs! Throw your ideas at her and I promise she will make it come to life!
Tatiana & A., a year ago
Arrow Bella Weddings 

5.0

  • Planner
  • Offers 5 services
  • Starts at $100
  • Serves Loch Raven, MD

Our personalized full-service wedding company offers bespoke planning, exquisite florals, sophisticated design, curated rentals, and professional beauty services, ensuring your special day is as unique and beautiful as your love story.

Arrow Bella Weddings literally is the reason my wedding was successful and the best night of my life. I could NOT have had this wedding without them. I hired them for hair & makeup, florals, design and planning. I never looked prettier thanks to Katie & Jordan. My bridesmaids say that it is the best hair and makeup they have ever received (some better than their own wedding). April with florals were out of the world amazing. And Taylor hands down took care of EVERYTHING. There were soooo many things that went wrong the week of (people cancelling, people showing up randomly, etc.) and she took care of EVERYTHING with such grace. You are making the best decision by hiring them.
Annie, 4 months ago
Olga Gurton Photography 

5.0

  • Photographer
  • Classic style
  • Starts at $2,400
  • Serves Loch Raven, MD

Olga Gurton is a Siberia-born photographer who has been working as a Maryland engagement photographer and wedding photographer for well over half a decade. Over that time, she’s developed an amazing ability to help couples lower their guard, allowing her to take some of the rawest, most sincere photographs you’re likely to come across. In addition to the remarkable honesty of her work, we’re rather taken with her careful composition, which uses soft light, clever yet subtle framing, and a focus on simple, elemental emotions.” Peerspace "9 best engagement photographers in Baltimore, MD"

Awarded Best of Zola
Warm and Beautiful Photos by an Incredible Photographer UPDATE (6/2/21): Olga continues to be incredible and everything we could have ever dreamed of in a wedding photographer. She also took care of finding us a second photographer (Marcus), a videographer (Glenn), and a live stream assistant (Matt) - all of whom were wonderful, professional, kind, and talented. We were able to do first look/couple photos around the Library of Congress and Supreme Court with Olga, Marcus, and Glenn and all three made it a fun and easy-going experience that resulted in truly stunning photos. After the wedding (and the "engagement shoot") Olga sent us a "sneak peak" of the photos within just a few days! We are so grateful we found her and could not recommend her and her team enough!!! ORIGINAL (7/12/20): Olga is AMAZING. We hired her for our wedding several months after we got engaged and were not intending to do an engagement shoot (my fiance does not love pictures haha). But after COVID forced us to postpone our wedding by 11 months, we decided that an engagement-style photo shoot on our would-be wedding date would be a great way to make a sweet memory on a tough date. Olga was sweet, supportive, and flexible as we figured out details for a new date and added the extra photo session. She is down to earth and made both of us feel immediately at ease during the session. She was as excited as we were to get gorgeous photos at the Lincoln and then silly ones at GW (where we both graduated from). I have always believed that engagement/wedding photos should radiate warmth and happiness and Olga has blown us away with her ability to capture our love in photos in a way that can't help but make you smile.
Margarita, 4 years ago
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Kiersten Franks Photography 

5.0

  • Photographer
  • Classic style
  • Starts at $2,000
  • Serves Loch Raven, MD

Heyyy there! I’m Kiersten, the founder and creative force behind the lens. Born and raised in West Virginia, this beautiful state is what I call my home. I’ve developed a love for traveling across the United States, and I’m excited to expand my adventures internationally in December 2024. I’m passionate about capturing that best friend type of love—the real, raw, and candid moments that make your relationship unique. On your wedding day, my focus is on documenting your authentic selves, from those emotional first looks to cozy moments during golden hour. And I’m all about the pops of color!

Kiersten is amazing to work with. She makes her clients feel very comfortable during their session and knows how to capture the candid photos that everyone loves. Her attention to detail is unmatched and the time she takes to carefully edit every photo to make them flawless is appreciated. The memories captured will forever hold a place in the hearts of her clients all thanks to her!
Heather Franks, a year ago
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DB Photography 

5.0

  • Photographer
  • Classic style
  • Starts at $1,800
  • Serves Loch Raven, MD

My name is Diana Rosado-Baez & I am a follower of Christ, a wife, a mom & of course a photographer. I've been photographing memories for people over 7 years & absolutely love my job. As a former bride I know & understand how important capturing such a special day is, so I strive to always give you an awesome experience with me when you invest in your wedding day. In a world where phones can snap any photo at any moment there's still nothing like getting them done by a professional photographer. I hope I can be that for you & be apart of the day you say I DO!

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From the very first interaction, Diana impressed me with her professionalism and dedication to her craft. She was prompt, organized, and always prepared. She took the time to understand the vision and requirements of the project, ensuring that every moment was captured with precision. Diana's ability to communicate effectively with clients and vendors alike made the entire process seamless and enjoyable. Her warm and personable nature instantly puts everyone at ease, creating an atmosphere of trust and comfort.
Koncept Visuals, 2 years ago
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Charm DC 

5.0

  • Photographer
  • Classic style
  • Starts at $1,500
  • Serves Loch Raven, MD

I am a modern-day storyteller, wielding my camera as my pen to capture the tales that unfold before me. With a passion for freezing time in the most exquisite way possible, my photographic journey has been a remarkable one. Through the lens, I unearth the extraordinary within the ordinary, revealing the beauty that often hides in plain sight. From the gentle play of light on a dew-kissed leaf to the raw emotions in a candid portrait, I believe that photography is the art of preserving fleeting moments and emotions.

Awarded Best of Zola
Charm DC Production did an amazing job on our wedding anniversary photos! They were pleasant to work with and captured/edited our photos so beautifully. We highly recommend them!
Padi and E., 2 years ago
Idea party 

5.0

  • Florist
  • Starts at $500
  • Serves Loch Raven, MD

At Idea Party, we specialize in crafting unforgettable events with our exquisite wedding and party decorations. Our team of experts is dedicated to transforming your vision into a stunning reality. *Services* - Custom Wedding Decorations - Party Decor Rentals - Event Design and Planning - Themed Decorations (Weddings, Birthdays, Anniversaries, etc.) Let us help you create memories that last a lifetime!

I recently used Idea Party to plan my birthday celebration, and I couldn't be happier with the results! The team was professional, creative, and attentive to every detail. The decorations, food, and entertainment all exceeded my expectations. My guests had an amazing time, and I received countless compliments on the party. Highly recommend Idea Party for any special occasion!
Bruce C., 4 months ago
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The Lauren Louise Collective 

5.0

  • Photographer
  • Classic style
  • Starts at $7,500
  • Serves Loch Raven, MD

I was born and raised in a quiet seaside town on the South Shore of Long Island. I grew up in a place where good, strong love grows with parents who have been together since they were 16 years old. They taught me that true love grows in the face of hardship and, as strong believers in their faith, that love is, indeed, patient and kind. And so as soon as I realized that wedding photography didn’t have to be posed and mechanical; that I could shoot weddings from a more organic and authentic lens; that I could document a story, not direct one, I was hooked!

Having a good photographer was one of my priorities for my wedding. I knew the day was going to be a whirlwind and I wanted to be able to look back and at least have one photo where my eyes weren’t closed or something. Lauren absolutely delivered — I don’t think we’ve ever looked as good in pictures and I know I probably won’t again!! Lauren also recommended Elizabeth for our day-of coordinator and I don’t know what we would have done without her — I definitely would have lost my mind, of that I’m sure. First, I can’t overstate the importance of finding a photographer with whom you have a good rapport — Lauren has this charisma where you instantly feel at ease and like you’ve known her your whole life. It frankly made me less nervous and I think that translates really well in the photos. She’s also a master of making you look the best in posed photos - giving little positioning directions that you look elegant without looking stiff. Every time I look at the pictures I’ll notice another candid moment that Lauren managed to capture or simply marvel at how she somehow can translate emotion in a still picture — I find myself smiling and definitely not crying (jk definitely crying) because you can FEEL what we were feeling in these photos. Second, get you a planner who is superhuman. Elizabeth took over six weeks (!) before the wedding and it was like a literal weight was lifted from my shoulders. At our first meeting she went through her checklist (and mine bc of course I had my own) and said “I’ll take care of it” to literally everything... and then...did?? I was fully prepared to have to follow up with vendors and micromanage but I basically didn’t have to do anything. It was magical. Elizabeth and her team did so much work and went above and beyond in literally every way to ensure we had a perfect day. Anyway, if you’re struggling with choosing a photographer because there are 72525 million to choose from, and you like the style of Lauren’s photos, go for it ASAP. Lauren is incredible and I feel so lucky that we were able to work with her. And if you need a day-of coordinator (or a full blown wedding planner!) pick Elizabeth - she has the eye for design and the capability to pull it off and pull it off well!
Emily + M., 5 years ago
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Tasteful Occasions Custom Catering & Event Planning 

5.0

  • Caterer
  • Starts at $30
  • Serves Loch Raven, MD

Tasteful Occasions creates stunning spreads of delectable cuisine for weddings, corporate events, parties, and any other gathering in need of a tasteful touch. The family-owned business boasts over 40 years of experience planning custom menus and delivering exquisite dishes that keep guests coming back for more.

Tasteful Occasions Custom Catering was an absolute dream to work with for our wedding. Their communication was quick, thorough, helpful and extremely organized throughout the entire planning process. The quality of their work and the food they provided was absolutely excellent - everyone at our wedding raved about how delicious and high-quality the food was. They ensured we were well-fed and taken care of, and the staff were all so kind and attentive. The highlight for us was the Shrimp and Grits, which was out of this world, as well as the custom Philly Station they created for us featuring the most amazing roast pork sliders. They even brought to life my idea for a Mojito bar! I am someone who is not usually a big cake person, their wedding cake was so moist and flavorful that we were eating it for days after the wedding. Tasteful Occasions truly helped make our special day perfect, and we cannot recommend them highly enough.
Abigail L., 8 months ago
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Howerton+Wooten Events 

5.0

  • Planner
  • Offers 4 services
  • Starts at $7,000
  • Serves Loch Raven, MD

Imagine a wedding that truly reflects your unique love story and personality. At Howerton+Wooten Events, we are dedicated to making that vision a reality. Our experienced team takes the time to understand your essence and energy as a couple, forming meaningful connections that reveal who you are, how you live, and how you love. With this deep understanding, we design stunning wedding experiences that are vivid, personal reflections of your lifestyle, taste, and journey together. The result is a wedding you will cherish for a lifetime, a beautiful celebration that is unmistakably and uniquely yours.

Words cannot define the worth and joy it was to have Kawania and her team be a part of my wedding day. She was a constant advocate for our needs and budget throughout the process, being realistic at every turn. What I know now is that what you get with Kawania is experience and know-how of the industry. She has planned several weddings and events before and knows how to troubleshoot mishaps that may happen on the wedding day in real time. She understands that the day of the event is a special moment for everyone involved and she knows not to bring stress to the wedding party and to allow them to live in the moment. At subsequent weddings, I have felt that my friends needed this approach with their planners on their wedding day/weekend. I, being their guest or in their bridal party felt the disorganization that their planners or self-planning brought. This was not the case with Kawania. We had glowing comments about our wedding day for even a year after and how it was not just a ceremony but a day of entertainment. She is an excellent communicator. We had regular meetings throughout the year, about once a week. I have seen my friends have wedding planners who do not get back to them for several days after they have a question about their wedding. Kawania brought my vendors to me instead of me having to look for vendors on my own and when one did not work she always had another one that could take the place. She set up meetings with me and my vendors one-on-one and reviewed all of our vendor contracts to make sure that we were getting a fair contract and that expectations for the vendor and for us were both reasonable and what we were looking for. Being a very busy working professional I appreciated that Kawania went above and beyond to make sure that I stayed on the schedule and was extremely patient when there were moments when I could not. I value how she brought my vision to life and had such great attention to small details that my day was exceptional. I have seen my guests feature elements of my wedding at their subsequent events and it speaks to how she was able to set the bar high for what a classy and unique event should be. Far beyond a wedding planner, she has become someone that I keep in contact with after the wedding. She even checked in on me when there was a major catastrophic event that took place in the area where I lived months after the wedding. There were even moments when I became uncertain or stressed and focused on the wrong thing when it came to my wedding. Kawania, quite like a mother figure helped me realize what my focus should be and to ignore all other distractions so that when I walked down the aisle, I was in full confidence of how the day was going to be and did not feel a single ounce of stress on my wedding day. I could not be more thrilled to work with Kawania again. Although I do not see myself getting remarried I would certainly work with her for any big event I needed in the future. She has such a positive energy and global about her and brings a light to every interaction even difficult ones that makes her pleasant, respectable, dependable, and all around the absolute reason why my big day went off such success. I cannot state how tirelessly she and her team worked so when I did meet them in person but felt like I was meeting friends who knew exactly what I wanted. You will not regret working with Kawania and Howerton Wooten events!
M-E J., a year ago
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Nancy Anderson Cordell Photography 

5.0

  • Photographer
  • Fine art style
  • Starts at $1,895
  • Serves Loch Raven, MD

Nancy Anderson Cordell Photography specializes in making life’s fleeting moments last forever. Through thoughtful artistry, this award-winning photographer documents every instant of the special day, capturing the beauty frame by frame. Over the years, clients have put their trust in Nancy to preserve their most momentous events. With her affable nature, she immediately puts people at ease, allowing her to snap them at their natural best. She possesses an innate talent for taking people’s dreams and transforming them into artistic, emotionally charged vignettes that are as vibrant as the day she first took them.

I have shadowed Nancy on several weddings as a videographer and she is easy to work with! It's nice when the video and photo teams can work together on a wedding without any issues! I look forward to working with Nancy on future weddings!
Ben Fordham, 3 years ago
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Paula da Silva Photography 

5.0

  • Photographer
  • Editorial style
  • Starts at $2,600
  • Serves Loch Raven, MD

Our goal is to freeze the most candid and natural moments of your day/session into forever memories. Our goal is to customize a wedding day package that meet your needs and gets you as excited as we are for your special day.

I can’t say enough great things about Paula! From start to finish, she exceeded all of our expectations. Paula was not only professional but also incredibly talented, capturing moments that we will cherish forever. The attention to detail and creativity in each shot truly stood out. We were amazed at how seamlessly she managed to capture the essence of our special day without ever feeling intrusive. The final photos were absolutely stunning, delivered promptly, and beautifully edited. The customer service was also top-notch; she was responsive, accommodating, and genuinely cared about ensuring we were happy with the final product. We couldn’t have asked for a better experience and will definitely be recommending Paula to everyone we know. If you’re looking for a photographer who can turn your memories into art, look no further!
Rachel P., 10 months ago
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Sol & Bloom Floral 

5.0

  • Florist
  • Starts at $1,500
  • Serves Loch Raven, MD

Congratulations! Lets work together to make the vision of your special day come to life. I specialize in growing local, unique flowers for your wedding day. We can work with lots of color to classic white wedding flowers. We are passionate about floral design and like to add our special unique touch by adding unusual flowers to add texture and depth.

Sol & Bloom Floral was absolutely amazing! Her attention to detail, professionalism, and genuine care made planning our wedding flowers a dream. She transformed our venue into something truly magical, and the flowers were even more stunning in person. What stood out most was how much Sol & Bloom Floral genuinely loves what she does. Her passion shines through in every arrangement, making it such a joy to work with her. Not only is she a master at her craft, but her patience and kindness made the entire process smooth and stress-free. If you’re looking for someone who will pour their heart into your special day and deliver perfection, Sol & Bloom Floral is the one to choose!
Melissa F., 7 months ago
Urbane Aperture 

5.0

  • Photographer
  • Fine art style
  • Serves Loch Raven, MD

As a photographer based in Washington DC, one of my many distinctions is that I translate love language, visually. I believe real and right relationships are found in bonds. The weak and strong ones we make throughout the timeline of our lives. If we’re a match, through my photography, I’ll aim to bring forth beautiful and iconic memories that find a home where the heart is. Curating every moment of emotion that rises up within you or the ones you care about the most. To learn more, reach out with a friendly "What's up?" and let me handle the rest. Take a look around or browse through a featured collection on my website.

I loved working with Profit for both my engagement shoot and my wedding. He is so fun, full of great ideas, and very professional. I felt like he used our time very efficiently and didn't waste a moment. I would definitely hire him again for another shoot in the future.
Madeline & C., 5 years ago

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